Radio Guy & Early Electrics

This is a very impressive arts and crafts chandelier. The top lamp is 20x20 inched with the original pebble glass sections. That is lit by 4 tubular bulbs. Hanging from all 4 corners...

The milk glass shade has a 10 inch diameter and a desirable flat profile. For collectors they are considered a Holy Grail of early industrial lighting. The lamp is unsigned and has b...

This is a nice decorative and matching pair of flush mounts. The base has a simple raised floral design and a guilt finish. The dome is prismatic glass typical for a Holophane. The ...

I love these double prismatic fixtures and wish they were easier to find. They are the most sought after Holophane lamp. Right now we have a nice clean pair in stock. They are priced...

The lamp has a real Machine Age look with its 8 inch black marble base, polished metal and unique signed disc joints. The sandwich glass shade is a good one In emerald over milk glas...

This is the type of early lamp used to light government and bank buildings in the early 20th Century. At 12 x 19 inches its one of the largest lamp globes we have offered. The lamp f...

For collectors Flat milk glass shades are considered a Holy Grail of early industrial lighting. The lamp is signed Welsbach Lighting Company and has been wired to take a single E12 b...

The milk glass shade has a 14.5 inch diameter and an extremely flat and desirable profile. For collectors they are considered a Holy Grail of early industrial lighting. The lamp is s...

I did not count every crystal in the dome but there is about 9000 pieces in graduating size on a rod frame. There may be only 2 or 3 beads missing out of the thousands. The lamp is i...

This hand made animal bone chandelier falls into the Oddity category. It features 10 skulls and 5 curved arms. The outer skulls have an E12 socket and bulb in each the 5 mouths.

This desk lamp has a look all its own. The tripod base is cast iron and the two part prismatic globe opens to easily change the bulb. The look is a bit Steampunk but not too funky.

This listing is priced and sold as a matching pair. The deep dome glass is a thick fluted Clam Broth with an 11 inch diameter. The cast brass fixture is a multi level floral in the D...

I have not found a 18 inch diameter flat milk glass shade in over 15 years. For collectors they are considered a Holy Grail of early industrial lighting. The lamp is signed Welsbach ...

I have not found a 20 inch diameter flat milk glass shade in over 15 years. For collectors they are considered a Holy Grail of early industrial lighting. The lamp is signed Welsbach ...

This is a classic hex satined glass arts and crafts pendent. The metal parts have an dark copper hammered finish. The glass is very interesting hammered finish as well and is a perfe...

This is a very impressive and large polished cast aluminum lamp. The lamp has a 9x22 inch prismatic glass cover and tilts on a large bowed bracket. It id now wired to take a standard...

The two 6 inch frosted square shades give this early chandelier its unique look. The loop and rod chain supports and the rich center support details take it up another notch. These w...

The two 12 inch diameter colored jewel shades give this early chandelier its unique look. The straight solid support rods and the interesting Dr Seuss style end details. These wide d...

This is an original Humphrey gas lamp including the signed glass globe. The tented shade and body if the lamp is finished in a bark bronze paint finish. It still retains the original...

A dog bone street lamps are the earliest of the electric lamps. The top horizontal with porcelain ends were used to hold the original high voltage wires. Other unique details include...

This early street lamp features a number of interesting details. The example pictured above has a black finish with bright brass accents. The top of the lamp has an ornate filagree f...

The Humphery Lamp Company has been around since 1901 and they are still manufacturing. Their large early fixtures were used to light streets in western U.S. towns. The example pictur...

This is a highly detailed cast brass 6 panel lamp. The sides have amber stained glass and the bottom has 6 additional panels of matching glass. The patina is a dark Verde and all ori...

We are selling and have priced these lamp as a set of three. The lamp takes the classic shape of an early Radial Wave street light but the finish is a but more modern. The steel shad...

This is an amazing sconce. The wall sconce features a rare mirrored reflector. The whale tail reflector is also signed and was made by Wheeler. The reflector has 26 hand cut mirrors....

This is an unique Faries table lamp with an original Japanned finish. Of interest is the delicate shade and E12 socket. The small shade was fitted to the lamp and originally came fro...

If you are a collector of early lighting then you already know how desirable these lamps are. Stretched out this lamp reaches about 39 inches and sits on a sturdy 8 inch round black ...

I think this is one of the most interesting and elegant industrial lamp confections I have offered. The chandelier centers with a very old 8 inch pitted steel ball with curved arms. ...

This is one of the earliest all electric chandeliers. This large 46 inch diameter chandelier has the look of a gas lamp but is one of the very early examples produced for the beginni...

This is a nice light and airy double chandelier. Its all brass with 2 Fluted Bowl Claim Broth Shades. Note how the ribbing on the brass matches the pattern on glass. These shades giv...

This is a nice light and airy double chandelier. Its all brass with 2 milk glass ruffled shades. Also unique to this lamp are the capped bulbs to cut down glair. That gives the lamp ...

This was the type of double lamp found over store counters from the mid to late 1800. They were simple, utilitarian but still very stylish in detail. This example was refitted to now...

This is one of the rare early decorative train car lamps That we acquired from an important collection. Few of these luxury class Victorian RR lamps still exist. Any remaining exampl...

These perforated cone flushmounts are made with heavy brass castings. The look is simple and clean with a bit of a midcentury feel. They are priced per...

We have a nice collection of these simple brass and porcelain sconces. This is as simple and elegant as it gets. It also includes a unique cast brass cap thats will reduce bulb glare...

We love Holophane lamps because of the wonderful light they project. The glass is all prismatic and designed to get the most out of a bulb. They're impressive and have a dramatic loo...

Elmer Wall model gas powered engines became popular on a large scale beginning in the 1930s, though he began designing and crafting miniature gas engines for his son as early as 1904...

This ceiling lamp features a heavy duty ceiling scissor counterbalanced with rolled spring. These scissors were often used to hold lights in photo studios. We combined this older sci...

This is a very interesting pair of aluminum Deco sconces. We were told that originally sconces of this type were used on gas stations. Both have been rewired to take a standard E12 b...

Robert Sonneman is an American designer known for his innovative and modern lighting designs. Often referred to as "The Lighting Guy," Sonneman's work has been influential in shaping...

I love the unique look of this lamp. They do make a strong design statement all the way down to the ceiling canopy. I would not use them to light up a room or over a work space. They...

These are the real thing… early and original school house lamps. This is about as small as they came and in a unique size that you don’t see reproduced. We have a small collection in...

We have a collection of these original deco schoolhouse pendents. This style is difficult to find. I like the clean and elegant egg shaped look. It fits with any style. The shade has...

The shades are unsigned but I think is Quezal. The shade is delicate and beautiful. The outside is a creamy off white with a gold iridescent Aurene interior. The elegant shape is a t...

This is a very rich looking pair of sconces. The teardrop art glass shades have a hanging raised and hand painted green leaf pattern over a mat amber background. These look just as g...

As with all vaseline glass its the lamps warm glow that makes them so popular. The the glasses flower form and frosting give this a soft delicate feel. In addition the feel of a spir...

What we like best is the unique profile on this early hand blown vaseline glass. I have not seen another like it. Also of interest is the ornate cast brass shade holders. Sold and pr...

Steuben Aurene glass, a famous iridescent art glass made by the American company Steuben Glass Works, especially known for its vibrant gold, blue, and green shimmering effects, creat...

Originally this was a Carbon Arc street lamp and has been wired to take a standard E26 bulb. This has a unique domed cast iron top and spun copper body. The body has been cleaned and...

We have a small collection of these rarely seen Robert Sonneman double pendents. They are priced per pendent so you can buy just one or the collection. The lamp features 2 perforated...

This is a nicely designed Arts and Crafts table lamp. Its an impressive size as well standing two foot tall with an 18 inch diameter. It has a 6 panel J curved shade with elaborate l...

This is an early General Electric luminous arc lamp. It has a 15 inch diameter and stands 30 inches tall. I believe these were the type of street lamps used in NYC at the turn of the...

We have only one of these high style Deco lamps in stock. I can't help but think of the movie Metropolis when I look at this lamps details. The lamp has six, 6 inch clear capped glob...

This is not the type of lighting you will normally find in my listing. I just couldn't help myself. The fixture has great style and a sense of humor. The lamp features a collection o...

We have a small collection of these prismatic pendents. The are a good size with a 16.5 in diameter and a 13 inch hight plus chain. The glass is a bit different with it frosted finis...

This is a nice matching pair of saucer pendents. The glass is an interesting combination frosted and clear glass. Note that the glass itself has no color and will take on the bulbs c...

This is a nice tall street lamp... I like the proportions. The glass is an elongated egg shape in a Holophane pattern. The top is a heavy and thick cast metal. all still have the ori...

We have a small collection of these interesting 4 bulb articulating spot lights. The bright metal parts may be titanium but not sure. The look is very high tech industrial and very w...

These are nice classic pendents. The shape is a closed bell in an octagon. The look is elegant and up scale. Its milk glass with a unique egg shell finish. It still uses the original...

This is a large and impressive milk glass pendent. The glass shade must be among the biggest they could make. The shape is an elongated acorn and the look is very clean and elegant. ...